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Broadband/Telephone service providers
A funny thing happened this weekend. I received a telephone call from BT, my telephone and broadband provider, to inform me that in view of my loyalty I had been awarded a reduction in my subscription from £17.99 to £14.99. I regret this starting me thinking about costs. My brother, who uses Tiscali recommended their…
Nominate Post of the Month for April 08
April Post of the Month Winner: It was a difficult decision as ever, as each of the nominations were well deserved. But this month's winner is froggy_girl128 for all her help in the Free £25 Grand National Bet thread (there must be well over 100 posts from her in there!). froggy_girl128, could you send MSE Natasha a…
What are the best way to save?
I'm wondering, what are the best way to save money? As i could never save at all. Most of the time i spend a lot. Thanks for sharing your best opinions.
It doesn't take much........to make me smile....
what little money-saving thing does it take to make you happy / smile to yourself? i have had a great day today - got to spend a few hours on my own doing what i like doing best, perusing the shops and charity shops. i went out looking for things that i do need, bargains and special offers. visited home bargains, poundland…
Bit of a wake-up call recently...
Hello! It's my first time to post here, but I've had a bit of a wake-up call lately. My spending had gotten out of control; Starbucks was a mainstay on my bank statements - regularly, I would spend £200+ per month there, as well as other random things that I didn't need. This all accumulated when, at the end of last month…
how much have I saved
I completed a money makeover and without too much effort saved £4740 per year.
Got £142.50 from C & G!!!
I'm so chuffed with this as desperately need the cash at the moment! Saw ML's post re: claiming back mortgage exit fees and decided to call C & G who dealt with my first 2 years mortgage. They said I did have a valid claim and was owed £100 - with interest this adds up to £142.50! I urge you all to phone your mortgage…
Nominate Post of the Month for March 08
March Post of the Month Winner: It was a very difficult decision as ever, as each of the nominations were well deserved. This month's winner though is toniq for the Necker Holiday or Instant Win Prizes thread. toniq, could you send me a private message with your name and address? Update 1 Apr: Nominations for March's Post…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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